On occasion the issue arises as to whether a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) can obtain a refund of his/her/its Special Occupation Tax that was previously paid but not utilized. There is very little information on this topic and there are no regulations that speak to it directly. However, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and … Continue reading Can You, as an FFL, Obtain a Refund of Your SOT? The Answer May Surprise You.
How Do They Calculate Alimony in Pennsylvania?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Clients who are economically dependent on their spouses always want to know: how do they calculate alimony in Pennsylvania? Unfortunately, the answer is far more difficult to explain than the calculation of spousal support or alimony pendente lite. The goal of this article is to explain what the court considers … Continue reading How Do They Calculate Alimony in Pennsylvania?
Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince Featured on Examiner.com
We are proud to announce that Attorney Joshua Prince of Prince Law Offices, P.C. was featured in a blog article on Examiner.com written by David Codrea, who writes for Gun Rights Examiner. Mr. Cordrea is also a field editor for GUNS Magazine, and a blogger at The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance. The article … Continue reading Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince Featured on Examiner.com
In Pennsylvania, What Happens if We Divorce Without Dividing Our Property?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Most couples can agree to get a divorce, but few can agree on how to divide their property. As a result, equitable distribution in Pennsylvania can be very costly and require the assistance of an attorney and experts, such as real estate appraisers and forensic accountants. Many couples, therefore, either choose … Continue reading In Pennsylvania, What Happens if We Divorce Without Dividing Our Property?
Bill Introduced for Legalization of Automatic Knives and Knife Preemption in PA!
Recently, Knife Rights, a non-profit 501(c) organization that defends Knife Rights across the United States (similar to the NRA's defense of Firearms Rights), was instrumental in the drafting and lobbying of House Bill 2548, which would legalize switchblades and provide for knife preemption, similar to the firearms preemption of 18 PA.C.S. 6120. While Representative Michelle … Continue reading Bill Introduced for Legalization of Automatic Knives and Knife Preemption in PA!
Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System is nearing
by Karl Voigt As Autumn nears, we will be seeing the implementation of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation's Workers' Compensation Automation and Integration System (WCAIS). Its intent is to modernize through computerization the workers' compensation process throughout Commonwealth offices. It is a Web-based system that will enable electronic communication, online filing, document management and around-the-clock … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System is nearing
A Gun Trust for Electronic E-Form 4 Submissions in the Near Future?
Recently the American Silencer Association, met with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (ATF or BATFE), as well as Congressional Leaders, to discuss issues relating to the silencer/suppressor industry, including the current 6-8 month wait for an approved Form 4 (or a Form 1 if you are manufacturing it yourself). During this meeting, … Continue reading A Gun Trust for Electronic E-Form 4 Submissions in the Near Future?
Google Takes Aim at Firearms Industry with New “Anti-Gun” Policy
A Google Shopping search for ammunition will now result in, “ Your search - ammunition - did not match any shopping results.” An innocuous word for most, is now one of many terms that no longer fit into Google Shopping's Family Status. The new weapon's ban, announced May 31, 2012, is part of a policy … Continue reading Google Takes Aim at Firearms Industry with New “Anti-Gun” Policy
In Pennsylvania, Can I Voluntarily Move Out Without “Abandoning” or “Deserting” My Spouse?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Potential clients often call in and want to know: my marriage is over, but we still live together -- can I move out or will that be abandonment or desertion? This is a legitimate concern for many spouses faced with a divorce. They fear being penalized for acknowledging that the … Continue reading In Pennsylvania, Can I Voluntarily Move Out Without “Abandoning” or “Deserting” My Spouse?
Post Sample Machine Gun Transfers When the License Holder is Going Out of Business
A lot of Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) become confused with the different regulations for transferring post sample machine guns, especially when the FFL is going out of business. Post sample machine guns, sometimes referred to as post may machine guns, are those machine guns which were imported or manufactured post May 19, 1986. Pursuant to … Continue reading Post Sample Machine Gun Transfers When the License Holder is Going Out of Business
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